The Office of the Future – EV Infrastructure Becomes the New Standard

The event underscored how quickly workplace expectations are evolving, particularly as the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) reshapes building standards. The gathering brought together market experts who shared insights on how the growing number of EVs is influencing both the design and day-to-day operations of office buildings.

Is your office ready for the EV revolution? Challenges and solutions for owners, tenants, and managers

Discussions focused on the technical and operational readiness of offices to meet the next wave of user needs.

Key topics included the costs of building charging infrastructure, planning for increased energy demand, and the division of responsibilities among landlords, tenants, and property managers. Speakers emphasised that expanding EV capabilities requires not only building-level investments but also stronger connections to municipal power grids, which in many cases limit the feasibility of upgrades.

Participants also highlighted the role of internal “change ambassadors” within companies—key figures who guide employees through the transition to EV adoption in corporate fleets.

Why EV charging is becoming a must-have for modern offices?

One of the core themes was the growing role of EV-readiness in office selection.

Charging infrastructure is no longer seen as a nice-to-have perk, but rather as a requirement in modern buildings. For many organisations, investing in EV fleets supports both ESG goals and cost-optimisation strategies.

Anna Piłka-Sutkowska, Consultant, AXI IMMO’s Office Department, explained:

“We’re seeing e-mobility impact office strategy in the same way that digitisation and hybrid work did just a few years ago.

For tenants, access to EV charging is now a deciding factor — not an added value but a core requirement.

The offices that will lead the market are those combining user comfort with smart energy planning and adaptability to growing EV needs”.

The electric revolution on Polish roads

Data presented at the event further reinforced the trend. According to the Polish EV Counter, launched by PZPM and PSNM, more than 107,000 electric vehicles were registered in Poland by the end of August 2025 — a 74% year-on-year increase. In Q1 2025 alone, BEV registrations grew by roughly 22% compared to the same period in 2024.

Forecasts suggest that Poland’s EV fleet could reach 700,000 vehicles within the next few years, driven by a rising share of fully electric cars in new registrations.

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The event concluded with a clear message: EV infrastructure is becoming a fundamental component of office building strategy.

It impacts everything from space planning and energy capacity to landlord-tenant collaboration.

While much of the focus remains on the buildings themselves, speakers stressed that broader network upgrades at the municipal level will be critical to sustaining the pace of change.

Thank you to the attendees for the high turnout and active participation in the event. We are confident that the content presented and the exchange of experiences among this group of experts will contribute to the growth of knowledge in the field of electromobility within the property market.

Event organisers:

AXI IMMO, Poland’s largest commercial real estate advisory firm,
the Association of Fleet Managers (SKFS)

I cooperation with partners:

Ecologic, Arinea, White Star Real Estate, The Park Warsaw, BYD Cichy-Zasada, and Pro Progressio.

About AXI IMMO

AXI IMMO provides advisory services in commercial real estate, including leasing and managing warehouse and office space, property valuations, and the purchase and sale of investment land, serving both B2B and B2C clients. AXI IMMO’s greatest strength lies in combining international service standards with a thorough understanding of the local market.

AXI IMMO has received numerous awards, including the title of Best Local Real Estate Agency of the Year at the CiJ Awards in 2012–2019, 2021, and 2024, as well as Best Warehouse Power Broker Team of the Year in 2016–2017. In 2019 and 2023, the company was a winner at the CEE Investment Awards in the Local Agency category. AXI IMMO was also named Local Agent of the Year for the Central and Eastern Europe region at the CEEQA Awards in 2023 and 2024. The company’s most recent achievement is the title of Advisor of the Year at the Prime Property Prize 2024.